GotWoot Story Contest [DISCUSSION]

[shinta|hikari]

I just hope it's not because the reviewers scared him/her.

[enkoujin]

It's funny to note that the one most passionate about this contest, aside from Sapphire, is our harshest critic, Dark_Sage.

[Sapphire]

Note: Pastebin and Readability do not conserve the italics that people used in the stories (like google docs does).

[shinta|hikari]

Please use google docs, readers!

[Sapphire]

Answer to semi-finalists question: Semi-finalists and Championshippers basically do what they want, as long as its in the same universe. This includes adding a chapter or parallel story.

[Sapphire]

I feel like our voting process is rigged (lol at me saying it's rigged, since I chose it), since there's a tie in every round.

Thoughts for semi-finals, anyone?

[Sapphire]

I know I mentioned this in Round 3, but I want to officially mention this in the discussion thread as well:

In this contest, I want to welcome both positive and negative responses to the stories. I don't want people to be too afraid to say something "bad" or "mean" about a story. The official decree is that within the bounds of the forum rules, you can say stuff as "negatively" as you like.

I see that "negative" criticizers feel like they are being frowned upon. I know I yelled at Xan, but all the same, I want everyone to know that his comments and comments like his are welcome. I don't want people to think that disagreeing with someone is the same as not wanting them to post at all.

I myself will tone down on "disagreeing" with people's opinions on stories for the rest of this contest. However, responses to criticism in the discussion thread is still absolutely permitted.

[Sapphire]

Due Date for Semi-Finals: 7/18 Midnight EST

Limit: 500 - 5000 words

Rules: You can expand, edit, improve, rearrange, and add to your story, do nothing or anything, as long as its in the same universe as your first submission. You can also change the title.

[Sapphire]

DUE IN SIX DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[Sapphire]

Semi-Finals deadline: FOUR DAYS!!!!

[Sapphire]

3 days omgogmomgomg

[Sapphire]

Story is supposed to be due tomorrow for semi-finals, but I got a few PMs from contestants who need extension, so general extension is until 7/24/11.

[Sapphire]

SEMI FINALS STORY DUE TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT, OMGOMGOMGOMGOGMOMG.

[Sapphire]

DUE TONIGHT OMGOGMOGMGMO

[Sapphire]

Story was due last night! Authors have until tonight to submit story or I'll use the first version. PM me if problems arise.

[DeadlyOats]

DeadlyOats loiters in the lobby, reading the message board, muttering to himself, "when's them's stories gonna be posted? They din't ferget, did they?"

Edit:

DeadlyOats notices the date of that last post by Sapphire, and thinks to himself, "blast! I gone done put me foot in me mouf againit! They din't ferget - I think..."

[Sapphire]

I didn't forget. My computer situation is rather unstable at the moment. I'm working on fixing some laptops now. I'll post 'em soon!

[Sapphire]

round 3 open! Vote plz.

[Sapphire]

So there's going to be six winners. Then championship round where 6 stories compete.

Readers should vote on top 1... or top 2 favorites?

[Nadouku]

Just to clarify, there will be all six stories in one bracket, right?